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Seminole County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and part of the Orlando-Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). It is located in the central part of Florida between Orlando to the south and DeLand/Daytona Beach to the north. As of 2000, the population was 365,196. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the 2006 population was 406,875[1]. Its county seat is Sanford, Florida.6
HistorySeminole County was created on April 25, 1913 out of part of Orange County by the Florida Legislature. It was named for the Seminole tribe of Indians. The name "Seminole" is thought to be derived from the Spanish word cimarron, meaning "wild" or "runaway." Government
The Constitutional Officers, Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts, Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Elections, maintain separate accounting records and budgets. The Board funds a portion or, in certain instances, all of the operating budgets of the County's Constitutional Officers. The County provides a full range of services; the construction and maintenance of the County's infrastructure, public safety, recreation, health and human services, and development and protection of the physical and economic environment. In addition to the County Government described above, there are other political entities which are controlled by the County:
Principal Officials
Commissioner, District II - Michael McLean Commissioner, District III - Dick Van Der Weide Commissioner, District IV - Carlton D. Henley Commissioner, District V - Brenda Carey Clerk of the Circuit Court - Maryanne Morse Sheriff - Donald F. Eslinger Tax Collector - Ray Valdes Property Appraiser - David Johnson Supervisor of Elections - Michael Ertel County Attorney - Robert A. McMillan County Manager - Cynthia A. Coto Deputy County Manager - Don Fisher County Attorney - Robert McMillan Finance Director - Robert L. Wilson Fiscal Services Director - Lisa Spriggs Human Resources Director - Janet Davis Library & Leisure Services Director - Suzy Goldman Public Safety Director - Ken Roberts Fire Chief - Leeanna Raw Public Works Director - Gary Johnson Community Services Director - David Medley Planning & Development Director - Dan Matthys County Engineer - Jerry McCollum Tourism Development Director - Suzan Bunn Economic Development Director - William McDermott Environmental Services Director - John Cirello GeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 893 km² (345 mi²). 798 km² (308 mi²) of it is land and 95 km² (37 mi²) of it (10.63%) is water. Seminole County's location between Volusia County and Orange County has made it one of the fastest growing counties in Florida. The Greater Orlando Metropolitan District which includes Seminole, Osceola, and the surrounding counties of Lake and Orange counties, together with neighboring Volusia and Brevard counties create a viable, progressive and diverse setting for economic growth and residential development. Adjacent Counties
DemographicsAs of the census² of 2000, there were 365,196 people, 139,572 households, and 97,281 families residing in the county. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the population of the County has grown to 394,878 by 2003. The population density was 458/km² (1,185/mi²). There were 147,079 housing units at an average density of 184/km² (477/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 82.41% White, 9.52% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 2.50% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.06% from other races, and 2.18% from two or more races. 11.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 139,572 households out of which 33.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.30% were married couples living together, 11.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.30% were non-families. 22.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.07. The Department of Education states that in 2003, school enrollment was approximately 72,630. Image:SeminolePopulation.PNG 2003 population is 394,878 2003 school enrollment is 72,630. In the county the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 8.40% from 18 to 24, 32.00% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 10.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.90 males. The median income for a household in the county was $49,326, and the median income for a family was $56,895. Males had a median income of $40,001 versus $28,217 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,591. About 5.10% of families and 7.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.60% of those under age 18 and 6.60% of those age 65 or over. Because of the massive urban sprawl in the area and outdated and unplanned transit infrastructure, traffic congestion is a growing concern. Fundamentally, the lack of east-west mobility in the area creates severe traffic issues every weekday. Many residents of Seminole County work in Orange County, and those in northern Volusia County commute through Seminole County daily to Orange County. EconomicsPrincipal Taxpayers
Per Capita Income and Unemployment RateImage:SeminoleIncome.PNG 2001 per capita income is $31,897 2003 unemployment rate is 5.4% (national is 6.0% MunicipalitiesIncorporated
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